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Wrongful Death

At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we know that when families have suddenly lost their closest loved ones, such as husbands, wives, children or parents, they must contend with a great deal of emotional suffering as well as financial setbacks. In the state of Texas, any time families have lost their loved ones due to the negligence of a third-party, the law allows them to seek legal action and to file a wrongful death claim.

If you have lost a beloved family member, you should consider speaking with a Houston wrongful death attorney at Joel A. Gordon & Associates. Our Texas law office has handled a vast array of wrongful death cases that involved auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and deaths from serious injuries, like brain injuries and head trauma. Since 1993, we have been working fervently to protect the best interests of families who have unexpectedly suffered tragic losses.

While losing a close loved one is quite an emotional experience, it is important that people remain logical during this contentious time and if they believe that the death of their loved one was caused by third-party negligence, it is crucial that they obtain help from a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

Texas Wrongful Death Law

In the state of Texas, all wrongful death actions are governed by Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code.  According to this code, people may be held liable for monetary damages that arise from injuries that cause a person’s death if the injuries were caused by a person’s wrongful actions, negligence or general carelessness.

If able to prove that the death of a family member was caused by someone's negligence, then you can assert a wrongful death claim under Texas law. If you win or settle the wrongful death claim, then you will be entitled to recover compensatory damages, and possibly punitive damages as well.  While no amount of money will return a deceased family member, filing a wrongful death claim can hold negligent parties accountable for their actions.

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If you and/or a family member have suffered serious or fatal injuries due to an accident, you and/or the family member may be eligible to file a claim. However, persons seeking to preserve any potential legal claims should contact an attorney promptly because Texas has mandatory time periods ("Statute of Limitations") in which a lawsuit must be filed.